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Circular Week is an international series of events and initiatives dedicated to the circular economy and sustainable development, taking place across Europe.
The aim of Circular Week is to promote the concept of a closed-loop economy, support sustainable business models, and foster collaboration among stakeholders.
CIRCULAR WEEK 2026 - SAVE THE DATE
26–30 October 2026
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Circular Week is a nationwide educational campaign dedicated to the circular economy, as well as sustainable production and consumption. In 2026, the initiative will celebrate its 9th edition. Through this annual project, Circular Week aims to support and accelerate the transition towards a circular future.
This year, Circular Week takes on a new dimension, as it will be organised for the first time as a joint German–Polish initiative, strengthening international cooperation and knowledge exchange.
The German–Polish Circular Week 2026 will take place from 26 to 30 October, with events organised in Aachen, Duisburg, Wuppertal, Warsaw, and partner cities across Poland. The programme will focus on key topics such as urban space, construction, material circularity, and regional transformation strategies, fostering cross-border dialogue and collaboration in support of the circular transition.
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CIRCULAR WEEK will take place between 26–30 October 2026. Participants can join events dedicated to Circular Economy transformation and sustainable production and consumption all over Europe. Each day of the Circular Week will be dedicated to different topic regrading Circular Economy as sustainable packaging, construction, food and bioeconomy, textile, circular design, circular business model etc. Around this topics various events will take place: workshops, seminars, networking meetings. Circular Week will give the unique chance of business matchmaking and networking for both Polish and international participants.
The focal point of the circular week is European Sustainability Congress 2026. One of the biggest and most prestigious conference in Poland regarding circular economy topic. Event is targeted to public administration, local municipalities, companies, CSR, sustainable managers, local administration, start-ups, media. Due to broad promotion it will reach as well general public.
Main objective is to educate about circular economy and sustainable development and promote sustainable business’s and solutions. We would like to show what advantage could be achieved by closing the loop and how sustainable consumption and production can have positive impact on environment, biodiversity loss and climate change. On the other hand through Circular Week we would like to promote effective, innovative, green solution and effective systemic changes. It is about rising awareness, behaviour change and about involvement and engagement in the circular transition.
The following entities express interest of their involvement in the project: the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform, a joint initiative by European Commission and Social Economic Committee, Holland Circular Hotspot, Circular Change (Slovenia), Nordic Circular Hotspot, ICLEI, Polish Ministry of Economic Development, Polish Ministry Of Climate, Mazovia Marshal Office, Embassy of the Netherlands, Embassy of Canada, Embassy of Norway, Embassy of UK, Embassy of Sweden, Embassy of Germany.
NETWORKING
At this important event, there will have the opportunity to delve into the concept of the circular economy and exchange thougts and experiences. Our goal is to bring together like-minded individuals, professionals and enthusiasts from different industries to exchange ideas, insights and experiences related to circular practices and sustainability.
It will be an excellent opportunity for international networking, promoting activities internationally and exchanging ideas during networking sessions.
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